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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
35
A public meeting summarized student surveys and town planning ideas. Recommends a new library and improved recreation facilities, plus a five year planning reassessment and updated infrastructure for Acton, including a lagoon system, pedestrian crossings, and potential annexations.
Three Mil ton OPP detachment constables Tour Dube AP Cook and Al Jonker join a civil OPP drill team joining about 40 from southern Ontario. They will wear gold lanyards blue hatbands and special marching boots during inspections graduations and special duty for visiting dignitaries and police funerals.
Action from the Acton Recreation Committee meeting centers on installing a multiuse arena floor in the community centre. Three price options are discussed from 5 000 to 10 000 with about 5 000 to be raised. Agricultural Society delegates report on potential funding and costs.
A petition urges Nassawa township to adopt the No. 3 school as the township council and administrative building as a Centennial Project. Supporters argue the historic stone structure warrants preservation and would serve future generations, asking signers to back the proposal and oppose a new 40 000 building.
Churchill community extends congratulations to Mr and Mrs Joshua Thompson on their garden anniversary on April 18. Neighbors and relatives gathered at homes in Hillsburgh Streetsville and Galt for celebrations honoring the couple. Little Marine Lee McNicol of Mono Road, related to Ward Hamilton, won a bronze medal at Brampton Musical Festival and turns three on April 23.
The Ontario Department of Agriculture notes house plants thrive in plastic pots. Plastic containers are smooth and nonporous so water does not evaporate through walls. Rely on careful watering. salt surface conditions suggest adjustments in moisture and soil.
The council discussed signing a contract for bridges on Church Street and Brock Avenue but awaits Department of Highways approval, delaying the 25 000 cost risk. Councillor Archie advised against rushing. project shelved until clearance arrives. A DeVries letter praised eliminating the municipal dump smoke nuisance. Mayor invites attendance at the May 8 9 Town and Village Section Conference with delegates to be chosen next meeting.
Free Press lists top pupils from 1914 including public school seniors Marguerite Stewart and Roy Brown, noted for high scores and later life events. The Citizen of the Year award for Miss M. Z Bennett is recalled with references to class totals, teachers, and a 1914 school record.
An art exhibit at the Commanis venue features canvases painted during night school classes. About seventy paintings will be displayed with a drawing offering a mural by George Hawman of a scene near Stewartlown. Classes began in May at the Press plant and attendance rose to a high level. The exhibit closes tonight after a successful run.
Keith Runney a Goy Transport Ltd. driver was hospitalized in Guelph General with a fractured jaw after a pneumatic jack handle struck him while loading a freight car. X rays showed the jaw fracture and he had surgery to insert pins with further dental work planned.
Halton County Girl Guide leaders met in Acton at St Alban’s Parish Hall for their annual dinner. Elizabeth Hay spoke on Mexico while four Guiders performed as the Beatles under stage names. New Acton Guide captain Mrs. J Lowrie welcomed guests as dances and songs followed the dinner.
Nanaya wevya Nemaphe Homemaking Club held at Susan Ward’s home. Members made progress on their blouses and Ball Callway shared plans for Achievement Day. Notes on blouse fitting were taken and a follow up work meeting was scheduled. A leader Mas Moltat hosted and attendees received lunch after the sessions.
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